Hazardous Waste

Residents of Dickinson County can bring hazardous material to our facility in Quinnesec, MI the second Tuesday of every month between the hours of 9-10AM. This collection is free of charge, and identification is checked.

Special Saturday collections are sometimes scheduled. Check back to our website often for the date of the next collection. These are also advertised in the local newspaper.

Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous wastes are products that contain ingredients that are toxic, flammable, reactive or corrosive. If disposed of improperly, these products can be harmful to humans, wildlife and the environment. Proper disposal prevents household hazardous waste from entering the environment; damaging soil, groundwater and streams; or causing harm to people and animals.

Items acceptable for collection:

Oil Base & Enamel Paint

Spray Cans

Paint Thinners

Mineral Spirits

Turpentine

Acid Wash

Primers & Stains

Polyurethane

Wood & Deck Cleaners

Antifreeze

Old Gas & Gas Additives

Car Wax & Cleaners

Pesticides/Herbicides/Bug & Weed Killers

Fire extinguishers (not used, with chemicals still intact)

Mercury switches/thermometers

Florescent Bulbs (small)

Alkaline Batteries (small)

Oven Cleaners

Bleach

Furniture Polish

Latex paint can be thrown in your own trash but MUST be open & completely dried – sand or cat litter will absorb the paint